Looking for partners to form ecosystems for young talents in molecular biology & biotech

For the HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-02 call IMol PAS institute wants to make contribution to the development of attractive, sustainable and internationally competitive research careers, particularly for early-career researchers in molecular life sciences and biotechnology. The aim is to strengthen IMol's position as an attractive location for the early-researchers career growth and to provide them with the skills sought by the European biotech industry.

IMol could play an active role in establishing a cross-sectoral talent ecosystem connecting research institutions, universities, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical industry partners and other innovation stakeholders. Building on its scientific expertise, recognition and research infrastructure, IMol could contribute to developing innovative training programmes that combine advanced scientific knowledge with transferable, entrepreneurial, digital and innovation-related skills, aligned with the evolving needs of the labour market.

A key contribution could involve co-designing training activities with industry partners, promoting researcher mobility and career development across academic and non-academic sectors, establishing mentoring and networking schemes, and facilitating access to research infrastructure and collaborative projects. IMol could also contribute to improving institutional practices in line with the European Charter for Researchers, supporting better working conditions, professional development, research career diversity and researcher well-being.